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Purchase of 50 zero emission 100% electric vehicle wheelchair accessible taxis

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2021 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of 50 zero-emission, 100% electric vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region. This initiative, classified under the goods industry category of electric vehicles, is part of a pilot scheme aimed at increasing the uptake of electric taxis in Wales. The procurement method employed was limited, based on an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £2,325,000, was signed on 19th February 2021, highlighting the urgency of meeting the Welsh Government's target to decarbonise taxi vehicles by 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of electric vehicles, especially those capable of providing compliant taxi models for trial periods. Companies that specialise in zero-emission vehicles and have the capacity for mass production of wheelchair-accessible designs are particularly suited to compete. The 30-day trial period allows taxi drivers to evaluate the vehicles, potentially leading to longer-term contracts if successful, thus opening avenues for sustained business growth in the expanding market of eco-friendly transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 50 zero emission 100% electric vehicle wheelchair accessible taxis

Notice Description

The purchase of 50 zero Emission 100% electric Vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). These vehicles will be made available to the taxi industry to use on a 'try before you buy' basis, for a period of 30 days. This pilot is for a 3 year trial and will be aimed at increasing the uptake of 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) taxis in Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of 50 zero Emission 100% electric Vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). These vehicles will be made available to the taxi industry to use on a 'try before you buy' basis, for a period of 30 days. This pilot is for a 3 year trial and will be aimed at increasing the uptake of 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) taxis in Wales.

Procurement Information

Welsh Government has set a target of de-carbonising Wales' taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) by 2028.In order to meet this target the purchase of 50 100% electric ZEV taxis, using WG funding, is required for Cardiff Capital Region to initiate a 'Try Before You Buy' pilot scheme for taxi drivers to use the vehicles for a 30 day trial period. The specification for the vehicles has been directed by WG with the aim of being London compliant; 100% electric with side access for safety.The Nissan Dynamo is the only 100% electric, London compliant, side access vehicle currently on the market that meets the WG specification and comes closest to the licensing of vehicles requirements within each of the LAs. The LAs may need to amend their individual licensing requirements to cater for the all of the specifications, but the amendments are very minor and LAs have indicated that the changes would be acceptable.In order to be confident that Nissan Dynamo Taxis is the only acceptable supplier that can meet all three requirements, confirmation has been received by WG, Cenex, and Energy Trust (on behalf of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership). OLEV (via DfT funding) can also confirm that they will only fund the Nissan Dynamo or the LEVC (which has a range extender and therefore not 100% electric and does not meet the WG criteria due to CO2 emissions still evident).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02948d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003365-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,325,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DYNAMO MOTOR

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